Pat's Pot
Luck:
NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS
IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY

On the pages of this web-site, you will
find a number of listings of non-traditional psychology
graduate degree programs, most of which are located in
Northern California. Additionally, several more traditional
degree programs are also included.

I have also included addresses for
institutes and organizations involved in psychological
studies, as well as a list of reference
materials.

ALTERNATIVE
SCHOOLS

Adler School of
Professional Psychology: Located in Chicago, Illinois. This
school advances the philosophy and principles of Adler within the
context of professional psychological practice. Offers many
interesting master's and certificate programs and a Psy.D. in
Clinical Psychology. www.adler.edu

California
Institute of Integral Studies: San Francisco based accredited
Institute of higher learning and research with focus on spirit,
intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and
the Earth. This looks like one of the more interesting schools.
www.ciis.edu

California School of
Professional Psychology Candidly Profiled: Check out this site
before committing yourself to the CSPP, or ANY graduate school!
Students, from their experiences at this school, profile the CSPP.
Included here are surveys, letters, reports, and other valuable
information for prospective students to CSPP and other graduate
schools. They also provide links to web-sites for most US graduate
schools of psychology and possible sources for scholarship
funding. www.cspprofile.com

John
F Kennedy University: Offers Master's in counseling and
organizational as well as PsyD with a multi-cultural emphasis.
Does not require GRE (but recommended) or Master's Degree to enter
PsyD program. www.jfku.edu

New
College of California: New College has campuses in both Santa
Rosa and San Francisco. Offers Master's Degree programs in
social/clinical psychology and feminist/clinical psychology. Also
has interesting programs in sustainable community, humanities, and
culture. www.newcollege.edu

Occidental
Arts and Ecology Center: Does not offer psychology programs,
but rather classes oriented to sustainable ecology and
permaculture. www.oaec.org

TRADITIONAL
SCHOOLS

U.C.
Berkley: Offers a clinical graduate program in areas of
behavioral neuroscience, cognitive, clinical, developmental, and
social/personality. A PhD program requiring the GRE. Also offers a
PhD program in social welfare. www.psychology.berkeley.edu

INSTITUTES
AND FOUNDATIONS

Buckminster Fuller
Institute: A non-profit organization devoted to a successful
and sustainable future for mankind. Serves as an information
resource to students, educators, concerned citizens, and others.
www.bfi.org

Circle
of Life: Foundation that strives to inspire, support, and
network individuals, organizations, and communities to create
environmental and social solutions to mankind's problems. A great
list of links to environmental and sociocultural internet
resources. www.circleoflifefoundation.org

Earth Elders: Organization
devoted to building healthy communities with peace and justice
worldwide and honoring all peoples, cultures, and the planet's
ecosystem. www.earthelders.org

Institute of Noetic Sciences:
Nonprofit organization that studies the human mind, including
perception, beliefs, attention, intention, and intuition. Very
non-conventional and interesting. Offer a cross-cultural
travel program (Looks great, but pricey!) as well as annual
conferences that look interesting. www.noetic.org

REFERENCE
SITES AND MATERIALS

Board
of Behavioral Sciences: California state government web-site
that discussed educational and licensing requirements in the
psychology field. Comprehensive list of approved and accredited
schools. www.bbs.ca.gov